A camera’s been basically glued to my hands since childhood. I didn’t fall in love with photography because of the technical stuff, but because of the way it can make someone light up when they see themselves. That’s what I want for you: to feel beautiful and confident in front of my lens.

I'm Shelby!

I’m inspired by the Arizona desert, vibrant colors, and people who love out loud.

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Savannah // ASU Graduate

Huge congrats to Savannah who is graduating from ASU! What a huge accomplishment! Thank you for letting me be a part of the excitement and for showing me around ASU campus! You are absolutely stunning!

Seniors

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Kyndal // Senior Portraits

I’ve been taking pictures of Kyndal since before I had my own camera! She has simply always been the perfect model! Letting me choose her outfits and tell her how to pose! I would imagine a photo shoot and we would spend hours crafting in the garage to create my vision. This time it was […]

Seniors

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Kayleen + Emilee // Best Friends at San Tan Mountains

What better to do for a birthday than a best friend photo shoot? There’s nothing better! Happy late birthday Emilee! You girls are both stunning!

Portraits

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